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THE SCIENCE OF 
SELF-DEFENSE 
FOR 

GIRLS AND WOMEN 


Prof. H. S. Okazaki 


PUBLISHED BY 

Henry Seishiro Okazaki 
Kahului, Maui, Hawaii 



Copyright, 1929 
by 

HENRY SEISHIRO OKAZAKI 
Kahului, Maui, T. H. 

U. S. A. 


Printed in U. S. A. 

The Nippu Jiji Publishing Co. 
Honolulu, T. H. 


PREFACE 


OMEN ARE PHYSICALLY weaker than men and, 
hence, numerous laws have been enacted for their wel- 
fare, protection, and happiness. These laws, alone, 
will not protect and save the weaker sex at all times. 
Today, in Hawaii, we hear of lawlessness and of at- 
tacks on girls and women. 

Women should have some knowledge of how to protect 
themselves. Nature gave women aids for self protection with 
finger nails and knuckles. Modern women give little or no at- 
tention to these means of protection. Their study of beauty 
culture and their desire for slender forms have greatly weak- 
ened their powers for self protection. A little study and a few 
exercises will give women some of their lost powers in self 
defense. 

I have made an extensive study of systems of physical edu- 
cation, such as Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, Chinese methods of fighting, 
American boxing and wrestling, “Liia,” the Hawaiian methods 
of fighting, Swedish gymnastics, etc. Out of all of these I have 
devised a scientific set of self defense acts for women. Young 
girls who have learned the art of self defense herein described 
have been able to render powerful men helpless. Above all it 
gives women a self possession so essential at a critical time. 

I cannot keep this art to myself for I wish to teach girls 
and women how best to protect themselves should they ever 
be so unfortunate as to be attacked. I feel it is my duty to 
offer this knowledge of mine to women for their benefit and 
welfare. 1 wish to help those persons considered weak. My 
science of defense will make any woman powerful in self pro- 
tection. This fact has encouraged me to write this text book for 
girls and women. How happy I will be if any woman is bene- 
fitted by this science of self defense! 

I wish to express my grateful appreciation to the persons 
who helped with suggestions or constructive criticism in the 
preparation of “The Science of Self-Defense for Girls and 
Women. ” 



Kahului, Maui, T. H. 


Henry Seishiro Okazaki 


FOREWORD 


A. ORIGIN OF I HE BOOKLET — reason for its publication. 

B. PHILOSOPHY OF JIU-JITSU. 

C. SOURCES. 

D. TABLE OF TERMS. 

The 'dea of preparing such a booklet as this and offering it to the 
girls of the world through such an avenue as the Girl Scout Movement 
(to mention only one) belongs to Henry Seishiro Okazaki, professor of 
Jiu-Jitsu and head of the Restorium which bears his name at Kahului, 
Maui, Territory of Hawaii. He himself is a master in the art of Jiu-Jitsu 
and has taught many pupils to become very proficient. It may be of interest 
to those reading this introduction to know Okazaki’s rank in Jiu-Jitsu. He 
holds the black belt in Kodokan, an institution for teaching Jiu-Jitsu, 
fokyo, Japan. In addition he holds the “secret” of Shibukawa-Ryu 
Yoshin-Ryu, and Nanba-Shoshin-Ryu. This last word, Ryu, means a 
“school” as we use the word to imply a “style” of learning which a certain 
group of teachers puts out. Okazaki conceived the idea of gathering a 
small group together as a class, teaching them certain “acts” of self-defense 
first, and then soliciting their help in getting this information before the 
public. I he class consisted of five women, teaching for the moment in 

‘ am School, Hamakuapoko, Maui, and Maunaolu Seminary, Paia, 

Maui, T. H. Their names follow: 

Miss Myrtle Nelson, Chemistry. 

Miss Floy Robinson, Biology. 

Miss Emma L. Cawdrey, Commercial. 

Miss L. Kennette Griffith, English. 

Mrs. Elva Class, Home Economics. 

Okazaki’s share was to teach a performance of the act itself, and to 
reveal a deeper significance in this art which is peculiar to the Japanese in 
their Jiu-Jitsu. Our share was to learn and then transcribe. In many 
cases we have found the wording alone, inadequate in the matter of giving 
directions and so we have thought it wise to use illustrations, too. 

As has been indicated, the idea back of publishing such a booklet has 
been to give all girls certain information so that they can defend them- 
selves. If they know how to break grips, if they know how to control a 
person who is endangering their safety, they are the stronger through 


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possessing knowledge, even though physically they are inferior to their 
enemy. 

Much can be said concerning the philosophy of these “Acts” and 
of all Jiu-Jitsu. Only a few points need be mentioned here. The Japanese 
(rnin for mental and spiritual development as well as physical. A physical 
fitness is all the average person is likely to see in the performance of Jiu- 
Jitsu. But there is vastly more in having the well-poised mind and spirit 
back of any performance. Our Y. W. C. A. and Y. M. C. A. stress the 
three-fold development of a person in the same way that we see in Jiu-Jitsu. 

On the wall of the little matted “gymnasium” in which our class was 
conducted hang three “mottoes.” We asked to have them translated. One 
emphasized this very fact, that there must be vastly more than simply phy- 
sical development. The spirit of the person and the mind must receive its 
training. A second warned against losing one’s poise of mind in the midst 
of stress. One must not allow himself to get excited in a moment when 
his life is being endangered. A third said something about keenness of 
perception, both hearing and seeing. We were given a particularly apt 
illustration of this in a Japanese warning: Train your ear to hear the 
sound of snow falling on snow : train your eye to discern a crow in the night. 

Among the generalities that we picked up in the course of the lessons 
were: Remember that the whole body functions in self-defense. The 
hands, and feet, and head all have their share in rendering the enemy help- 
less. Such tricks as shin kicks, the “eye-poke,” striking on the head, and 
so on can be used any time. Look about you. Know the way out. 

The sources for these acts are numerous and Okazaki’s preparation 
of them has stretched over a number of years. His study and personal 
training for them have taken place principally in the Hawaiian Islands 
where life is very cosmopolitan and where many races contribute to a 
single product. For example: to his Jiu-Jitsu (of which there are hundreds 
of different types and all kinds which Okazaki has mastered) our instructor 
has added an element which he learned from a Spaniard. This concerned 
the art of throwing a dirk. From a Filipino he learned knife fighting, from 
an American, boxing and from a Chinese, a kind of boxing called Mushi- 
Jitsu. About this there is more to be said. From an Hawaiian he learned 
“lua” which is a study of defensive acts. “Karate,” learned from a Jap- 
anese of the Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, is also a study of defensive acts. 
And so with all these elements to add to and incorporate into his Jiu-Jitsu, 
Okazaki has made it a universal thing. 

Mushi-Jitsu is a style of boxing used with intent to kill and so it 
differs from the American style. Okazaki is indebted to an old Chinese 


(who was seventy-eight when Okazaki found him on the island of Hawaii), 
Mo Chong, by name, for his information in this case. He has given the 
name Danzan-Ryu to his new “school” of Jiu-Jitsu for two reasons. One 
is to keep alive the memory of old Wo Chong, because the Chinese used to 
call Hie Hawaiian Islands, “Danzan.” The other is because most of Oka- 
zaki’s studies have taken place in Hawaii. 

L). Table of terms. 

1. “Eye-poke”— The index finger and the middle finger act like prongs. 
W hen this thrust at the enemy's eyes is used, he is apt to become 
blind temporarily. (See Fig-. 1) 

2. “Knuckle”— Clench the hand and make the middle knuckles parti- 
cularly hard. They are more effective than a fist blow. (See Fig. 2). 

“Chop”— Use the little finger-edge of the hands like the edge of a 
knife or hatchet and strike hard. (See Fig. 3). 

1 he sensitive “third 1 he back of the hand below the ring finger is 
weak and consequently sensitive to pressure. (See Fig. 4y 

1 he twisted hold— In this case the girl uses both her hands on 
one hand of the enemy. His hand is twisted at the wrist, the little 
finger edge being pressed down while the thumb side is being pulled 
up. (See Fig. 45-47). 


3. 


4. 


L. Kennette Griffith 



Fig. 1 





Fig. 4 



The class with Professor Okazaki and his assistant instructor. 

Left to right: Mr. Watanabe (Assistant Instructor), Miss Robinson, Miss Griffith, 

Professor Okazaki, Miss Nelson, Miss Cawdrey and Mrs. Class. 




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MR* r r BALDWIN. Commissions ii 
MR* f F. Ot INERT. SCCMCTart 



TDailu&u, Ttlaui 

FRANCES L SEIBERT. OmcCTOA 


SIRS H. W RICE. OffuT* COHMiMiOficn 
MRS. A M HANSEN. TrcaSLRCR. 


To the Headers and Students: 

I heartily endorse the exercises s;t 
forth in this book by Henry J. Ckasaki* 

I believe all or/:ani nations who work 
with girls and women will find it valuable 
not only as a Means of defense, but r.s a 
training for agility, flexibility and poise* 

Very truly yours, 


director, Girl Scouts ' 


Director of Girls and 7/onen's yt:rU, 
Alexander House Settlement, 
V/ailuku, Haul, T./i» 


BE PREPARED 


$mj trouts nf Amrrira 


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WAILUKU MAUI. HAWAII 

August 7, 1929 


Professor Okazaki, 
v/ailuku, Maui, ?.h. 

Dear Sir: 

Having personally v/atehed th* yo- ; « c a r i s 
depicted in the boo',:, hauilir.i; *cr sighing over one 

~ ?ea ?cunJs " 3v::r :: * 3n -heiisolves; I car. cheerfully 

co. a. .end this valuable course* of Self -defense. 

It -ill be found of inestimable value, not 
or.ly to the »o:*n. but to the 3 in Scouts and 3;y Sects 
of America. 

Very truly yours, 


WHH/J 


•j; l: u. . - . 


'<V. H . Hutto 
Scout Exeoutive 


but to 


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(0fitrr nf ill? (Eountg B>brrxfif 

COUNTY OF MAUI. TERRITORY OF HAWAII 

fflailuku. flJaui 

sept. 1C, 1929- 


OEPUTV 


Henry S. OhazaKi.. 
professor in Jui-Jitsu, 
Tailuku, Maui. 


Pear Sir: 


I wish to thank you f-r 
officially to he present at one of 
in which the art of self-defense of 
demonstrated . 


the invitation exter.uec me 
your closes in Jui-Jitsu 
girls and women was 


With this art or self-defense as demonstrated 
that evening and with the publication of this b ?tfhh*bt. el 1 1 
say that the book with instructions there will highly ben . 


X shall say also that tms 
v.iil benefit the Territory as a whole, 
the you:. b^girls and women. 


achievement of yours 
thus safeguarding 


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OFFICE OF ATTORNEY 

Cnr.\TY OF MAI 'I 

'VAILL'KIJ . 

HAWAII 


Mr. Henry s. Okasaki 
Viailuku, Maui, t.H. 

Dear Sir; 

Under existing conditions it appears to 

"* ^ 06 hlShly d68irable members of the weaker 
sex have a certain amount of instruction in the 
principles of self defense. 

The book prepared by you appears to embody 
certain of these principles, explained and illustrate, 
^ aucn a manner as to make them eusceptible of being 
easily taught and readily understood. 

X heartily endorse the book itself and the 
ea which has brought about its publication. 

Yours verytruly, 



County Attorney 


WAIIiCKC DISTRICT CO CRT 
County of Maui 
WAILl'Kr, MAI1. T. II. 


September 10th, 1929. 


Mr. Henry S. Okazaki, 

Professor of Jiu-Jitsu, 

Wailuku, Maui. 

Dear Sir: 

I have carefully looked over your proposed 
schedule of training for girls as a measure of pro- 
tection. 

I thoroughly believe this v/ould afford an 
opportunity for promoting an interest in athletics, 
and at the same time preparing our young girls in 
the art ’of self-defense. I must say X heartily 


approve and recommend this. 

Respectfully your9 , 





District Magistrate. 


Wailuku, Mau 
Sept. 16, 1929 


Mr. Henry S. Okazaki 
Professor of Jiu- Jitsu 
Wailuku, Maui 

My dear Mr. Okazaki: 

After a perusal of your methods and aims as set forth 
in your manuscript, I endorse with pleasure your course in 
"Self Defense." 

The large number of assault cases which almost daily appe 
in our papers make a strong appeal to the intelligent mind for 
some action. It seems to me that a course of this kind could 
not help but benefit those who will avail themselves of it. 
Your deep interest in humanity is mirrored in this v/ork. 
Please accept my best wishes for the success of this' 

book. 



The sense of security that would be f ett 


by anyone having a knowledge of the Jiujitsu would 


cause it to be endorsed by any Y/onan's Club. We 


think it a splendid thing. 







President, Maui Woman's Club 


GEORGE 8. RAYMOND 
PRINCIPAL 


IKapaa Adjani 

TERRITORY OF HAWAII 
U. 8. A. 


Kapaa. Kauai. T. H Sept_A ■ il 192 9 ^ 


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Mr. Henry Seishiro Okazaki, 
Kahului , Maui, T.*H. 

Dear Mr . Okazaki : 


Your course of lessons in self defense 
£° r 321(1 v/omerl 1:63 been, of gj eat. interest to us. 

i^e have found that the art of self defense you hay e 
scientifically developed can easily be learned. The 
self possession acquired from ability to perform these 
acts cannot be oyerstated and vie sincerely feel that 
such knowledge for women would be considerable aid to 
them in time of need. Y/e take great pleasure in 
complimenting you on. your study and work and we are 
happy to recommend your lessons to those who are 
interested in local social welfare. 


Yours very sincerely, 


George I . Raymond/, 
Principal, Kapaa $/hool. 


GSF;N 


Mr s . Rebecca C . Raymond 
Instructor. Vocational Homemaking Class, 
Kapaa, Kauai; T. H. 


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Pro:*, of Jiu Jitgu 
Y/a iluku , Maui , 7 . H • 

bear Mr . Okaz ' k i : 

1 have looked over your illustrated book on 
Jiu-jitsu a- a defensive weapon for women. I think you 
have writton'a very useful book ui.g one which ail 
v/orue n should have and use • .he illustrations are very 
clear and form a very good means of instruction in 
themselves . 

I wish you success in your enterprise and 
in your effort to make your' knowledge uviilaoii to ail 
women ana girls. 


Very truly yours, 


• He-ic'.voi/.er 


Honolulu, T* .jr # 
September £ 3 , 1929. 


Mr. Seishiro Okazaki 
7 /ailuku, Maui»T. H. 

])ear Sir; 

I have always teen interested in jiu^itsu ae 
m.y father, Haochika Katogi, v:as a master in this 
art before and after the abolition of feudalism.* 

its principle is aptly signified by the two 
ideographs with which the name of the art is writ- 
ten. The first part means to "obey," "submit, u 
"weak," "soft" or "pliable." The second part, 
"jitsu," means "art or science." These two parts 
combined is sometimes facetiously spoken 'of as the 
"gentle art." 

J'iujitsu is one of the most valuable of arts 
in self-defense. However, the only time it should 
be put into use is for self-protection in any case 
of unavoidable conflicts. Then, one triumphs in 
spirit, whether actual victory in the combat is 
gained or not. 

I heartily recommend that this art and the 
spirit expressed in it be taught to - all who 1 may 
benefit from the training. 



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ESTABLISH CO ISOS 

3She i 

(TMI HAWAII JAPANESE OAILY TIMES! 

THE OLDEST. LARGEST JAPANESE NEWSPAPER IN HAWAII 


HO. S2S NUUANU STREET 

HONOLULU. HAWAII 

September 24, 1929 


Mr. Seishiro Okazaki 
Kahului, Maul 

Dear Mr, Okazaki: 

The publication of the book on "Sel^-defense , " written 
especially for women by Seishiro Okazaki, jiu-jitsu exponent 
and instructor, in order that they might learn to protect 
themselves when occasion demands, is a very commendable under- 
taking. Especially is this true, in the light of the many 
unfortunate experiences thot womankind throughout the territory 
has had to suffer recently. 

This book, which is being published in the English lan- 
guage, will introduce Japan's contribution to the art of self- 
defense, known throughout the world as jiu-jitsu, to anyone 
who may desire to learn this manly art. I know I am speaking 
for many of the Jaoanese in Hawaii, when I express gratification 
and take pride in the publication of such a book, as it will oe 
another medium through which Japan's material contributions as 
well as the beautiful spirit of her people, will be made known 
to the world. 

I take great pleasure in recommending this book to the 
public, and I wish Mr. Okazaki the very best of success in his 
undertaking. 

Lastly, it is my hope that the book will teach the general 
public the spirit of jiu-jitsu, which is to help the weak and 
helpless against the strong and powerful. 



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dlapancsc (Christian (Slfiurclj 
V- <0. £iox 3 
3.J:iiu, Jibuti, tT. Jf. 

Cct. 7th, 1929 


To the readers an* students:. 


Jujitsu iy 
military arts oT Japan. 
Sentlc»ec3". As an. old 
can control strength”, 
v:ith.. their "soft hands.” 
ma3tor the art.. 


one of the oldest and most important. 

The word "Jujitsu 1 . 1 moans "art of 
proverb, of Japan says” gentleness 
the women can defend themselves even 
the attach of an enemy, when they 


.•*3 is said in • the. preface, the contents of the 
book aro the results of tho autjior's long efforts, and 
include all the asaoijco, not only of Jujitsu, but of several 
other nationally recognized arts of self-defence ; and X 
beleive you can appreciate their real. worth only after you 
study them. 


The author of the bool:. Professor Henry S. Okazaki 
haa studied Jujitsu, American boxing, and other nations' 
deforming arts for the last eighteen years while in Hawaii, 
moreover he went back tc Japan to specialize in the highest 
art.: of Jujitsu from tho several authoritative schools, and 
is pub!ic?.y recognized as an expert in its field. Ke is 
a mar. of earnestness, fortitude, and kindness. 

I heartily endorse the worth of the beck end 
recommend it to you, and also ask you to take interest in 
Jujitsu the national self- defending art of Japan. 


Sincerely yours, 

K 


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P. O BOX 800 


TELEPHONE 409 


^District Court of §5>outf) $ilo 

Count? ant) Cerritor? of tyatoaii 

Stephen L. Desha. Jr.. Oi»««ict maoi«tratc 
W. H. Smith, sccomd o.*t«ict maoutratc 
Jas. N. K. KtOLA. cuw 


hilo. Hawaii Oct. Slat, 19£3* 


Professor II. S. Okazaki, 
Xahului, Maui. 


My dear Prof. Okazaki 


Your book on "The Science of Self Defense for Girls 
and Women" should be taught in all of the Public Schools, and 
should be especially sponsored by those agencies which deal ;vith 
the welfare and developement of girls and women. 

At this t’irae, when sex problems are agitating the cit- 
zens of this territory, it should prove an invaluable work in 
educating young girls and women so that they will be able to pro- 
tect themselves at all times from attacks by ruffians and assai- 
lants. 


That it is written by one who is as well qualified as 
you are, Prof. Okazaki, makes this work an authority on the sub- 
ject, and is guarantee of the thoroughness with which it has been 
treated. As an Kav/aiian, I am proud and happy that you have deemed, 
the art of "Lua” of sufficient importance to incorporate into 
your system of self defense. 

I am certain that your wish and hope that women will 
be benefited in some measure by this work of ypurs will, be more 
than realized. It could not be otherwise. 

I commend it most heartily to the~ public. 

Yours very sincerely, 


Distinct Magistrate of South 
County and Territory of Hawaii. 





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Professor H. S. Okazaki 
In his Jiu-Jitsu suit 



CONTENTS 


PART ONE 

lo break hold of one or two hand wrist grip 

Assailant’s left hand seizes girl’s right wrist 30 

Assailant’s right hand seizes girl’s right wrist 31 

Assailant seizes with both hands girl’s right wrist 32 

Assailant with both hands seizes the wrists of girl 34 

PART TWO 

1 o break hold when clothing at neck is seized 

Assailant with left hand seizes clothes of girl at neck 36 

Assailant seizes with two hands clothes of girl at neck 37 

PART THREE 

Jo break the hold when seized around neck 

Girl is seized around neck with two hands 33 

Girl has been shoved against a wall 40 

Girl is seized by clothing at neck 40 

PART FOUR 
lo break a hold when seized around body 

Girl is seized around her shoulders from behind 42 

Girl is seized and lifted off her feet 44 

Girl is seized and carried high up 45 

Girl is seized around the waist from behind 45 


PART FIVE 


To break hold when seized by tivo persons. 

PART SIX 

To avoid blozvs about head 


PART SEVEN 

To break a hold when hair is seized 

PART EIGHT 

To break a hold and control assailant 

False hand shake. A 

False hand shake. B 

False hand shake. C 

Wrist grab. A 

W rist grab. B 

Assailant’s hand is on girl’s chest 

PART NINE 

To break a hold when head is gripped under arm. 

PART TEN 

To prevent knife thrusts 

PART ELEVEN 

To prevent a (f hold up” with revolver 



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Tsutae Watanabe 

Assistant Instructor and J » I a c 1< Belt Holder of Danzan-Ryu, 
Prof. Okazaki’s School of Jiu-Jitsu. 


THE SCIENCE OF 


SELF-DEFENSE 

FOR 


GIRLS AND WOMEN 



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1. TC BREAK HOLD OF ONE OR TWO HAND WRIST GRIP 


No. 1 

A. The assailant’s left hand seizes 
the girl’s right wrist, 
back of hand outward. (See Fig 5). 


Pig. 5 


To Break: 

l he. girl steps forward, swings in; 
forearm is pressed in along arm of 
assailant, 

a quick movement out and 
the wrist is released. (See Fig 6). 


Fig. 6 


It is an aid here to clinch the fist (right or left). 


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To Break: 

The girl steps forward with right foot 
and quickly back, again, 
the wrist is pulled upward quickly 
and released. (See Fig. 8). 


No. 1 

The assailant’s right hand seizes 
the girl’s right wrist (crossed). 
(See Fig. 7). 


Pig. 8 


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No. 2 

The assailant seizes with both hands, 
the girl’s right wrist, 
one palm facing in, the other out. 
(See Fig. 9). 


Fig. 9 


To Break: 

The girl lunges forward on left foot 
and grasps her fist with her left hand 
over assailant’s right, (See Fig. 10) 
(It is an aid here to clinch hand just 
before the other hand assists in the 
upward pull.) 



Fig. 10 


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Weight goes back on left foot, 
the wrist held is brought upward 
quickly and released. 

Be sure to bend at elbow. (See Fig. 11). 


Fig. 11 


Care should be taken to bring 
the arm to the side of head or 
a bruised nose will result. 



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Fig. 12 


No. 3 

The assailant with both hands, seizes 
the wrists of the girl, 
palms of girl facing, and 
palms of assailant facing. 

(See Fig. 12). 


To Break: 

The girl goes a few steps 
in the direction she is being pulled 
and then, quickly pushes forward 
and downward, bringing palms 
together, (See Fig. 13). 



Fig. 13 


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a quick movement upward releases wrist. 
(See Fig. 14). 



Fig. 14 


In that stooping position the girl may 
seize the leg of the assailant and 
tip him over. 

(Care should be taken not to interlock 
the fingers). 


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II. TO BREAK HOLD WHEN CLOTHING AT NECK IS SEIZED 



Fig. 15 


No. 4 


The assailant with left hand seizes 
clothes of girl at neck. (See Fig. 15). 



To Break: 

The girl grabs clothes 

just below assailant’s hand 

with her left hand, (See Fig. 16). 


Fig. 16 


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and with her right hand 
quickly pushes assailant’s hand 
up and out. (See Fig. 17). 


Fig. 17 


No. 5 

The assailant seizes with two hands clothes of girl at neck. (See Fig. 18) 


To Break: 

The girl makes “Knuckles” and presses hard 
on the assailant’s knuckles, downward. 

(It should be remembered that the most 
sensitive, and weakest part of the hand is 
along the third finger next to the little 
linger. (See Fig. 4. Page 8). 



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III. TO BREAK THE HOLD WHEN SEIZED AROUND NECK 



Fig. 19 


No. 6 

A. The girl is seized 

ai ou n cl the neck 

assailant facing- her. 
(See Fig. 19). 



and with a quick movement 
presses outward. 

At the same time with her whole body 
she pulls backward. (See Fig. 21). 


Fig. 21 




To Break. 

Girl puts hands up 
between the arms of 
assailant, (See Fig. 20). 


A Then use the “Eye-poke.” (See Fig. 22). 
Refer to “Tabel of Terms” in Foreword, 
' RageS. 


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No. 6 

B. Suppose girl has been shoved against a wall. (See Fig. 23). 



Fig. 23 


J hen she pushes the assailant away 
and breaks his hold with 
a quick thrust under the chin. 


A merciless kick on the assailant’s shins 
and ankles is often effective. (See Fig. 23). 


No. 7 

Girl is seized by clothing at neck, 
assailant facing her, arms crossed. 
(See Fig. 24). 



Fig. 24 


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To Get Free: 

The girl puts right hand 
through from above and down. 

As she pulls up, (assisting with her other hand) 
her arm is over one of the assailant’s arms, and 
under the other. (See Fig. 25). 


Fig. 25 



A powerful leverage is created 
which breaks the assailant’s hold. 
(See Fig. 26). 


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IV. TO BREAK A HOLD WHEN SEIZED AROUND BODY 


Fig. 27 


NO. 8 

The girl is seized 

around her shoulders from behind. 

This held may pin the arms down 

to the elbows, but it leaves 

the lower arms free. (See Fig. 27). 


To Get Free: 


The girl steps back on her left foot 
and bends down on both legs. 

She takes hold of the right shoulder 
or clothing of the assailant and 
when she has him off his balance, 
(See Fig. 28). 


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with a quick pull forward 

she can hurl him over her shoulder. 

(See Fig. 29). 



Fig. 29 


The trick is accomplished with even more ease 
if girl remembers to straighten up quickly 
simultaneously with the pull forward. 

If the trick is not successful, the girl can 
strike the assailant’s head with her head 
or bite his hands. 


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No. 9 

A. The girl is seized and 
lifted off her feet, 
with the assailant facing her. 
(See Fig. 30). 


Fig. 30 


To Get Free: 

The person seized, places her thumbs 
under the assailant’s chin and 
presses his head back. (See Fig. 31). 





Fig. 31 


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Fig. 32 


No. 9 

B. If the girl is lifted up so high 
that the push under the chin 
is not possible, (See Fig. 32). 


then she uses her elbow 

and strikes sharply 

on the assailant’s neck 

just below his ear. (See Fig. 33). 



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Fig. 34 


No. 10 

The girl is seized 
around the waist 
from behind. (See Fig. 34). 


To Get Free: 

The girl presses her knuckles 
against the hand of the assailant, 
always keeping in mind that 
the back of the hand below the third 
linger is a most vulnerable spot. 

She can make the pressure doubly effective 
by assisting with other hand. (See Fig. 35). 



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V. TO BREAK HOLD WHEN SEIZED BY TWO PERSONS 



No. 11 

The girl is seized around her shoulders 
by one assailant and by the feet by 
another. 

She is off the floor and swinging 
between them. (See Fig. 36). 


Fig. 36 


To Get Free: 

Bring the knees up quickly 
and kick out, 
hitting assailant on his 
abdomen. 

(See Fig. 37). 

Then use the “Knuckle” 
to break the other hold. 
(See Fig. 35). 



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VI. TO AVOID BLOWS ABOUT HEAD 



No. 12 


Girl is receiving 1 blows or slaps 
on the face or around the head. 
(See Fig. 38). 


Fig. 38 


To Defend: 

Girl “chops” the assailant’s wrists. 
Namely, the girl hits 
the assailant’s wrists inside 
with the outside of her hand. 

(Little finger side of hand, see Fig. 4). 
(See Fig. 39). 



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Fig. 40 


She can further disable the assailant 
by grabbing him around the neck 
with one arm, 

holding his arm with the other, and 
placing a leg behind her assailant’s leg, 
(See Fig. 40). 



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VII. TO BREAK A HOLD WHEN HAIR IS SEIZED 


No. 13 

Girl’s hair is seized near the forehead. 
(See Fig. 42). 



Fig. 42 


To Get Free: 

(Suppose the assailant has used his left hand). 
The girl’s left hand 

takes firm hold of the assailant’s left wrist. 

Her right hand comes up with a strong blow 

on the nerve above the elbow — 

between elbow and shoulder. (See Fig. 42). 

This paralyzes the assailant’s arm for a while. 


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Fig. 43 


Here is an opportunity to throw 

again as described in No. 8. (See Fig. 28) 

It is effective to carry 

the assailant’s arm by placing his palm 

upward to throw him. (See Fig. 43 & 44). 


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VIII. TO BREAK A HOLD AND CONTROL ASSAILANT 



No. 14 

A false hand shake. 

(That is when the person intends to 
do you harm). (See Fig. 45). 


Fig. 45 


To Get Free and 

Make Assailant Powerless: 

Let go with the right hand 
and take “twisted” hold 
(Refer to “Table of Terms” 
in Foreword, Page 8) 
with the left hand 
twisting assailant’s palm outward. 
(See Fig. 46) 



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Fig. 47 


Then with the right hand 

again press on the sensitive “third” 

(Refer to “Table of Terms” in Forword, Page 8) 
and twist at the same time. (See Fig. 47). 


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No. 15 

B. A false hand shake. 

(This act permits the girl to take her helpless 
assailant wherever she wishes.) (See Fig. 45 & 48) 



Fig. 48 


The girl swings on a line with the assailant 
still keeping the handshake. 

1 lie girl puts her left arm over the assailant's upper arm 
around and under his arm. 

1 his hold is a leverage. 

1 he “handshake” continues and 

the girl presses down on the assailiant’s extended arm. 
(The assailant’s arm could be broken with a 
hold like this, hence, he is likely to be 
obedient.) (See Fig. 48). 


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Fig. 49 


No. 16 

C. A false hand shake, 

See No. 14 for the “twisted” hold. 
At the action of Fig. 46, girl lift up 
hand. (See Fig. 49). 


Then the girl extends her right arm up and 
around 

and steps in toward her assailant (with right 
foot) 

and “Jacknifes” her assailant’s arm. 

A powerful leverage is developed which 
can be made injurious (to the assailant) and 
cruel, if the assailant tries to hit with 
left hand. (See Fig. 50). 



Fig. 50 


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Fig. 51 


No. 17 


A. Wrist grab. 

To Get Free and Make Assailant 
Go Along Obediently: 

Refer to No. 1. 

Open the assailant’s hand 
by a twist of the wrist outward. 

(It is an aid here to clinch the fist). 
With the left hand, around and 
under, grab the thumb side, 

(See Fig. 51). 


“twist” and press down. (See Fig. 55) 
(This is when the assailant’s lef 
hand grasps the girl’s right wrist 



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And bends the hand upward 
so that assailant’s palm 
is facing him. (See Fig. 54). 

Use “Third Finger” pressure and 
at the same time pull downward. 


Fig. 53 


No. 17 

B. Wrist grab. 

(This is when the assailant’s right 
hand grasps the girl’s right wrist). 

Again, girl opens the assailant’s hand 
by twisting her wrist so that palm 
faces outward. The girl grabs 
the assailant’s thumb with her left 
hand. (See Fig. 53). 


Fig. 54 


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No. 18 

Assailant's hand is on girl’s chest. 

(This act puts the assailant in the girl’s 
power). (See Fig. 55). 


Fig. 55 


Girl takes hand of the assailant 
and twists both arm and hand 
so that the palm of hand of assailant 
faces him. (See Fig. 56 & 57). 



Fig. 56 


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Fig. 57 


With both hands press forward and pull back. 
Or the “twisted” hand can be used. 

(See No. 14 & 17). 



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IX. TO BREAK A HOLD WHEN HEAD IS GRIPPED UNDER ARM 



No. 19 

Assailant has the girl's head 
gripped under his arm. 

(See Fig. 58). 


Fig. 58 


To Get Free: 

Girl pushes on her assailant’s hips — 
or strikes him sharply in the side with elbow 
and gets her head free. 

Then she takes his hand and 
twists it up behind his back. 

Grabs his belt at the back. (See Fig. 59). 



Fig. 59 


(If the push on the hips is not effective, 

girl can reach up and give his chin and head a thrust.) 


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X. TO PREVENT KNIFE THRUSTS 


The following three “Safeguards” against an 
assailant’s knife are the principal ones. 

They should cover, in a general way, any such 
danger that might confront a girl. 


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Fig. 60 


No. 20 

The assailant swings forward to 
cut the girl’s right side. 

His right shoulder is toward 
girl’s right shoulder. (See Fig. 60). 


To Prevent: 

Girl swings forward with a right step and 
forearm comes in contact with assailant’s upper 
arm to prevent the cuts going further. 

Girl is now somewhat in the rear of assailant. 
(See Fig. 61). 



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Fig. 62 


Girl reaches her left hand around assailant and 
takes a grip on the assailant’s clothing in 
front. (See Fig. 62). 






She draws her left foot backward, at the same time 
swinging assailant around and throws him 
face downward to the floor. 

The girl steps over her assailant 

left knee pinning him to the floor, 

right foot pressing on wrist that holds the knife. 

He is forced to loosen the grasp on knife and 

she can arm herself with knife. (See Fig. 63). 



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To Prevent: 

To stop the thrust use a hard “chop” 

(Refer to “Table of Terms” in Foreword, 
Page 8) on the forearm below the elbow wit': 
left hand. Then the girl grasps the 
assailant’s arm and forces it backward, 

(See Fig. 61-65) swinging him off his balanc: 
as in No. 12 (Fig. 40-41). 


No. 21 

The assailant strikes downward with 
at the girl’s head or shoulder. 

(3ec Fig. 64). 


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Fig. 66 


After the assailant is thrown on floor face upward, 
girl holds his right arm with her right knee 
and with her left foot kicks the assailant’s clutched 
hand and hold on knife. (See Fig. 65-66). 


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No. 22 

The assailant is about to give a straight 
knife thrust at the girl. (See Fig. 67). 


To Prevent: 


The girl swings back on her right foot 
as the knife passes in front of her, and 
“chops” with her left hand the assailant’s wrist. 

Then she steps forward with the “eye-poke,” (See Fig. 22) 
also a thrust under the chin is effective. 

(See Fig. 63). 


Fig. 67 


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XI. TO PREVENT A “HOLD UP” WITH REVOLVER 


Here we have an example of a “hold-up,” 
without actual shooting as from an ambush 
or from a distance. The assailant is close to 
the girl and bent on getting money from her 
pocket or getting her jewelry. 


Note: 

Girl should remember to shout loudly and 
suddenly at the critical moment. This un- 
nerves the assailant and girl thereby gains 
courage. 


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No. 23 

The assailant is close covering 

the girl with revolver (near heart). 

(See Fig. 69). 


Fig. 69 


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To Escape: 

Girl swings quickly a little to the left 
and at the same time “chops” so that the 
revolver veers to the left. (See Fig. 70). 
With this sudden “chop” on assailant’s wrist, 
the revolver will drop to the ground. 



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Fig. 71 


m 


If the chopping is not successful, 
the girl can then press the revolver 
against the side of assailant. 

(See Fig. 71). 


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Fig. 74 


Then she takes the revolver away from 
assailant or again throws the assailant to the 
ground as in No. 12 Fig. 40. (See Fig. 74). 


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Fig. 75 


No. 25 


The assailant has muzzle of revolver 
pointed toward the girl. (See Fig. 75) 

(The revolver may be concealed in his pocket.) 


To Escape: 

Girl’s left hand “chops,” 

pushing the revolver out and away. 

Her right foot is drawn back. (See Fig. 76). 
Then the girl can throw the assailant 
to the ground as in No. 12, Fig. 40. 



Fig. 76